David Friedman joins us once again to discuss differing legal systems (and Renaissance fairs).
- 00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
- 01:14 Furries, Renaissance Fairs, and Pittsburgh Subcultures
- 06:42 Rethinking the Social Security Retirement Age
- 10:46 Foolishness of the Week: The BBC Loses Its Mind
- 17:02 David Friedman on Alternative Legal Systems
- 17:58 Renaissance Fairs vs. Historical Recreation
- 23:04 Competing Legal Systems Throughout History
- 28:15 Benefit of Clergy and Medieval English Law
- 30:29 How Multiple Legal Systems Can Coexist
- 32:06 Order Without Law and Enforcing Social Norms
- 35:27 Civil Asset Forfeiture and Incentives in Punishment
- 36:45 Amish and Romani Legal Systems
- 39:50 How Romani Communities Enforce Their Own Laws
- 46:11 Sharia Law and Islamic Legal Systems in America
- 53:08 When Crime Is Against the State vs. the Victim
- 55:17 Private Justice and Compensation in Iraq
- 57:46 Tribal Responsibility and Saudi Legal Traditions
- 59:09 David Friedman’s Current Projects and What’s Next
- 1:00:11 Climate Change, Population Growth, and Economic Orthodoxy
- 1:02:39 Where to Find David Friedman’s Work
Links & Resources
Get the book by Ant & James: Cooperation and Coercion
www.cooperationandcoercion.com
Antony Davies on X https://x.com/antonydavies
James R. Harrigan on X https://x.com/JamesRHarrigan
